# Kamal Bonner's Story Is Bigger Than Football

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Podcast: [Ibis Media](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ibis-media-7862417)
Published: 2026-06-17T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/college-sports-co05/episodes/Kamal-Bonners-Story-Is-Bigger-Than-Football-e3ktuts
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Duration seconds: 131

## Resource

Miami linebacker Kamal Bonner opens up about his journey from South Georgia to Coral Gables, the family that shaped him, losing his mother as a freshman, and the motivation that drives him every day.Bonner discusses becoming a leader in high school, why he chose the Miami Hurricanes, what makes Mario Cristobal special, and the mentality he plans to bring to Hurricane football.Most importantly, he shares the promise that fuels his work ethic and the legacy he hopes to leave on and off the field.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:07 Growing Up in South Georgia0:20 How Football Started0:34 Becoming a Leader0:49 Losing His Mom & Finding His Why1:04 Why He Chose Miami1:12 Playing for Mario Cristobal1:39 Message to Hurricanes Fans1:54 How He Wants to Be RememberedLearn more about our Partnership with Canes Connection & University of Miami Athletics: https://collegesportsco.com/news/ibis-mediaFOLLOW CANES CONNECTION MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/ibismediaco► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@ibismediaco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/ibismediaco► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@IbisMediaCo/featured?sub_confirmation=1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/IbisMedia#MiamiHurricanes #CanesFootball #KamalBonner

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